Parents, stop hovering: 'Risky' play may have benefits for kids
(HealthDay)—Children may benefit, physically and socially, from being allowed to play with less monitoring from mom and dad, a new research review finds.
Jun 29, 2015
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(HealthDay)—Children may benefit, physically and socially, from being allowed to play with less monitoring from mom and dad, a new research review finds.
Jun 29, 2015
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The increasing use of video games is often blamed for children's lack of interest in physical activity, but a UT study recently published in the Games for Health Journal suggests that active video games may actually be a ...
Jun 11, 2015
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New research from UBC and the Child & Family Research Institute at BC Children's Hospital shows that risky outdoor play is not only good for children's health but also encourages creativity, social skills and resilience.
Jun 10, 2015
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(HealthDay)—Kids in daycare and preschool may not be getting enough physical activity, according to a new study.
May 18, 2015
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A Dartmouth research laboratory is working to quantify the effects of playing games. In a study published online last month by the Games for Health Journal, Professor Mary Flanagan and her team found that attitudes toward ...
May 13, 2015
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The latest article exploring sexism in academia suggests that it no longer exists. Some have already grumbled about flaws in the study's design. But more than that, I simply don't believe the finding because there is clear ...
May 4, 2015
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Send the children outdoors to play.
Apr 14, 2015
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Good news and bad news for video gamers: new research shows game play boosts visual and cognitive skills, but that too much of the activity is linked to behavioral problems.
Apr 1, 2015
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Children who play video games for more than three hours a day are more likely to be hyperactive, get involved in fights and not be interested in school, says a new study. It examined the effects of different types of games ...
Mar 31, 2015
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(HealthDay)—Children with autism appear to approach play differently than typically developing children, a recent study contends.
Feb 13, 2015
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